Kyiv loses its wartime safety as drones and strikes reshape daily life

The New York Times reports that Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko's statement about the city's dire situation signals the end of the relative safety the Ukrainian capital has enjoyed for most of the conflict. The newspaper notes that drones now hover over Kyiv throughout the day, causing nearly continuous air raid alerts, and that strikes on bridges could further disrupt residents' daily lives. This marks a new phase in the military conflict for the capital. The Guardian previously stated Kyiv is entering its most difficult stage of the conflict with Moscow, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has outlined his preferred scenario for ending the war in Ukraine.